CPT1A Missense Mutation Associated With Fatty Acid Metabolism and Reduced Height in Greenlanders [Original Articles]

Conclusion— Our study shows that a common CPT1A missense mutation is strongly associated with a range of metabolic phenotypes and reduced height in Greenlanders. These findings are important from a public health perspective and highlight the usefulness of complex trait genetic studies in isolated populations.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - June 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Skotte, L., Koch, A., Yakimov, V., Zhou, S., Soborg, B., Andersson, M., Michelsen, S. W., Navne, J. E., Mistry, J. M., Dion, P. A., Pedersen, M. L., Borresen, M. L., Rouleau, G. A., Geller, F., Melbye, M., Feenstra, B. Tags: Metabolism, Genetic, Association Studies Original Articles Source Type: research